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Heathscene
Great Place • Great Community • Great Future
spring 2012
Collectively Camberley
Farmers’ Market
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In the Autumn/Winteredition of Heathscene we featured anarticle on Surrey Heath Borough Council’svision for Camberley Town Centre. Sincethen the council has adopted its CoreStrategy, a document outlining thecouncil’s long term development plans forthe whole borough as well as beginningthe consultation on the Camberley TownCentre Area Action Plan which will guidethe future development of the towncentre. See page 5 for more information.You are no doubt aware that the policemoved out of their Portesbury Road sitein 2010/11 to share offices with theborough council at Surrey Heath House.This has proven to be a very successfularrangement and now the Surrey AdultSocial Care team have done the same.See page 4 for details.Finally, with spring in the air it’s time tostart venturing outside again and whatbetter way to do it than visiting some ofthe borough’s fantastic parks and greenspace. With the breathtaking LightwaterCountry Park, unspoilt Chobham PlaceWoods and the award winning FrimleyLodge (to name but a few) we really arespoilt for choice. So what are you waiting for?Have a great spring!
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Editor’scolumn
contents
Surrey Heath signs Armed Forces Community Covenant 4Shared Offices lead to savings and closer working 4Farmers’ Market comes to Camberley 5Camberley Town Centre 5New play area opens 6Heatherside BinArt competition 6Planning fund pays for new community projects 6Plan now for your jubilee street party 7Step out and Walk 4 Life in Surrey Heath 7Chobham Place Woods 8London 2012 inspired projects receive funding 8Olympic Road Cycling Race 8Welcome the Olympic Torch and enjoy the entertainment 8Go Surrey 8Surrey Youth Games 2012 9How would you spend an extra £200? 9New sports clubs for young people 9Green-minded gardeners help recycling success 10Give your home an affordable makeover 10Garden Bonfires 11Park life 12Something for all at the Surrey Heath Show! 13Get together in the park 13Community Services supporting older and vulnerable residents 14Local businesses talk transport and teamwork 16Job club comes to Old Dean 16Radio Frimley Park 17WI Comes To Camberley! 17Free junior session at the Arena Leisure Centre 18Amalgamation of three local schools 18Nepali Connections 18What’s on at The Camberley Theatre 19Fresh new look for www.surreyheath.gov.uk 20Disability Initiative improves lives 20Get the most out of life 20Parish News 21A-Z of local services 23
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Surrey Heath Borough Counciljoined local armed forcesrepresentatives from the RoyalMilitary Academy Sandhurst andDeepcut Station to sign the Armed Forces Community Covenant last month.
Among those taking part in thesigning were Leader of Surrey Heath
Borough Council Cllr Moira Gibson,Chief Executive of the council KarenWhelan and Brigadier Alistair Deas.Joining them were representativesfrom the Surrey Heath Partnershipincluding the borough’s business,community and voluntary sectors.
The first of its kind in Surrey, theCommunity Covenant aims to bringcivil and armed forces lives’ closertogether, including activities that
integrate serving and ex-servicespersonnel and their families into local life.
The covenant will also bring supportfor armed forces personnel throughassisting with healthcare,employment and housing needsduring and when they leave service.
Cllr Moira Gibson said: "SurreyHeath has long and historical linkswith the armed forces based atSandhurst and Deepcut so we areproud to sign up to the covenant indeveloping existing relationships.
"Signing the covenant also bringsopportunities to bid for a share of£30 million government funding overthe next four years towards projectsbenefiting both local people andmilitary communities."
Members of the Surrey HeathPartnership are now developingactions to move the CommunityCovenant forward.
Surrey Heath signsArmed Forces Community CovenantA pledge strengthening the links between the armed forces and civilians in Surrey Heath has beenaffirmed in writing.
In March Surrey Heath BoroughCouncil welcomed the SurreyCounty Council Adult Social Careteam to the borough offices on KnollRoad, Camberley - hot on the heelsof the local Neighbourhood policeteam who moved in last year.
This sharing of offices, or ‘co-location’, is an initiative which istaking place across the country asvarious public sector agencies lookat ways to not only save money butalso improve the service toresidents by working more closelytogether.
Formerly based at Absolute Housein Frimley, the Adult Social Careteam provide support for people
aged 18 and over with mentalhealth needs, a learning disability, aphysical impairment, long termhealth conditions or multipleimpairments. They also supportcarers who look after an adult withany of the above conditions.
Surrey Heath Borough CouncilChief Executive, Karen Whelansaid: “As we have seen from therecent police move, the co-locationof public services not only savesmoney but also makes life easier forour residents.
“The County Council team alreadyhave strong links with some of theBorough teams such as Housingand Benefits and these links can
only be strengthened by the twoorganisations sharing offices andworking more closely together."
To find out more about Adult Socialcare please go to:www.surreycc.gov.uk/social-care-and-health
Surrey Heath House the new home of SurreyCounty Council’s Adult Social Care Team
Pictured left: Brigadier Alistair Deas,Cllr Moira Gibson and Karen Whelan
Shared Offices lead to savingsand closer workingCounty Council Adult Social Care Team move into Surrey Heath House
Shaping a positive future…
In previous editions of Heathscenewe have told you about Surrey HeathBorough Council’s plans toregenerate Camberley town centre.This work began with theredevelopment of Park Street in 2008but there is still a lot more to do andthe council needs your views before
it moves on to the next phase.
In February the council published adocument called the Camberley TownCentre Area Action Plan PreferredOptions which puts forward aproposal for how the town shoulddevelop over the coming years.Included in the plan arerecommendations on a number of keyareas including:• New homes• Improved transport connections• Extra retail space• Redevelopment of the London
Road frontage• Improved pedestrian access• Improvements to public spaces (the
public realm).These recommendations are currentlypurely outlines and the council is nowconsulting with the residents andbusinesses of the borough to seektheir views and fill in the detail.How to get involved…Firstly you can find out more byviewing or downloading the AreaAction Plan (AAP) Summary Leafletat www.surreyheath.gov.uk/ctcaap. Ifyou don’t have access to the internet
information is also available at locallibraries and the council offices onKnoll Road.You can also view a public exhibitionin the Surrey Heath Museum on KnollRoad, Camberley which will be onview until Monday 23 April when theconsultation closes.In addition you can receive the latestupdates by following @ctcaap onTwitter or search for Camberley TownCentre on Facebook.Tell us what you think…You can give us your views by usingthe interactive mapping on the councilwebsite atwww.surreyheath.gov.uk/ctcaap whichwill allow you to click on specific partsof the town centre and leavecomments. Alternatively you cansimply fill-in the online response formor submit your comments via post to:Planning Policy and Conservation,Surrey Heath Borough Council,Surrey Heath House, Knoll Road,Camberley GU15 3HD.Remember Camberley is your town so make sure you take thisopportunity to help influence its future.
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There are around 25 stalls sellingregional, fresh produce includingfish, meat, cheese, seasonalvegetables, bread cakes and much more.
The Farmers’ Market is held on the
4th Saturday of every month andruns from 9am until 2pm. Upcomingdates are: March 24, April 28, May26, June 23, July 28 and August 25.
Come along and see what the stalls
have to offer - it doesn’t costanything to browse! The marketshave been organised by Collectively Camberley. For moreinformation on the company visitwww.collectivelycamberley.co.uk
Once a month Park Street in Camberley Town Centre istransformed into a bustling Farmers’ Market!
Farmers’ Market comes to Camberley
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A new playground has been opened by the Mayor of Surrey Heathat flats off Surrey Avenue and Avenue Sucy in Camberley.
The play area includes swings, agravity bowl and a slide, all set on arubberised safety-floor.
The project is the result of efforts bythe St Michael’s Project Team –which includes local residents, SurreyHeath Borough Council, SurreyCounty Council and registered sociallandlord, Accent Peerless.
Surrey Heath’s Greenspace Teammanaged the build of the play area
and Accent Peerless are responsiblefor future management, maintenanceand repairs. A number of residentshave agreed to keep an eye on thesafety and security of the new facility.
Cllr Colin Dougan, who Chairs the St Michael’s Project said: “We askedthe local residents what additionalfacilities they most wanted and aresounding 90% requested achildren’s play area. I’m delightedthat it’s now open and that residentsare involved in the on-goingmanagement. We are now soundingout what’s next and would like toencourage community involvementagain to help decide future projects.”
Michael Coe, Housing Manager atAccent Peerless, said: “The newplay area and equipment is greatnews for families. Local residentshave been in favour of the projectand I hope local children will enjoymany happy hours of play here foryears to come.”
Funding for the £28,000 project was shared equally by Surrey Heath Borough Council and SurreyCounty Council.
play area opens
A package of new community projects using funds collected through planning agreements fromdeveloper schemes in the borough is underway.
Projects include a new cricketpractice area at WatchettsRecreation Ground, an outdoor gymat London Road Recreation Ground,and new adventure trail areas atboth Wellington Park and Town Parkin Camberley.
Upgrades to play areas atEvergreen Road, Frimley andFrimley Green Recreation Groundare also in the pipeline.
Planning infrastructure contributionsenable the council to secure funding
from developers and makeenhancements in a neighbourhoodwhere they have built adevelopment.
The funding collected must be usedspecifically towards transport,libraries, new equipped playspaces,community facilities orenvironmental improvements.
Contributions collected for librariesand transport are allocated andspent by Surrey County Councilwhile Surrey Heath Borough Council
is responsible for all othercategories.
Surrey Heath's portfolio holder forthe built environment, Cllr LianeGibson said: "I’m delighted theseprojects have been given the greenlight. The spending of planningcontributions will deliver additionaland enhanced facilities for residents,giving access to more high qualityplay equipment and improvedleisure and community facilities forall ages."
Planning fund pays for newcommunity projects
Put your litter in the bin! That’sthe message from the winningentry in a BinArt Competitionrun by the council and HeatherRidge Infant School toencourage local children andtheir families to help keep theirlocal park litter-free andenjoyable for all.
Competition winnerSamuel Lloyd, a former pupil ofthe school, received a specialcopy of his poster that is nowbrightening up HeathersideRecreation Ground.
New HeathersideBinArtcompetition
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Are you thinking about having a street party to celebrate theQueen’s Diamond Jubilee?
Street parties and fetes are atraditional part of community life; theyare a simple way for us to get toknow our neighbours and meetmembers of our community.
There will be a special bank holidayfor the Jubilee. The 2012 late Maybank holiday will be moved toMonday 4 June 2012 and anadditional Jubilee bank holiday will beon Tuesday 5 June 2012.
A step by step guide on how to hold
a street party in your local area hasbeen put together and is availablefrom www.surreyheath.gov.uk/streetparties
It includes one simple form for you touse to let us know about your plans,so you can get on with the real workof organising a fun event.
The deadline for applications is 7 May. If you would like to discuss your application please call us on01276 707100.
Plan now for your jubilee street party
A series of local walks have been mapped out for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy.
The five short walks have beencreated by the council in partnershipwith the national Walk 4 Lifecampaign, aimed at getting people outwalking more to improve and maintaingeneral health.
The mile-long routes are as flat aspossible and free of obstacles such asgates and steps.
The walks are at: Frimley Lodge Park,Heatherside Recreation Ground,Lightwater Country Park, DiamondRidge Woods and open spaceadjacent to Frimley Park Hospital.
Those in boroughparks aremarked withbright yellow‘Walk 4 Life’ waymarkers alongthe route,including startand finish points.
All five walks canbe found onwww.walk4life.info
as well as other longerroutes.
Portfolio holder for artsand leisure CouncillorCraig Fennell said: "InSurrey Heath we’refortunate to have somefantastic parks andopen spaces to exploreon foot. Walking is anideal way to clock upexercise to keephealthy and stay inshape and I’m surepeople will enjoy trying
out these routes.
"Anyoneregistering onthe Walk 4 Lifewebsite can use it to track theirwalks and measure improvingfitness levels as they completemore walks."
A series of postcardshighlighting the routes are planned to be launched in spring.
The council also runs a programme offree guided walks open to everyoneunder the banner Walking for Healthwhich take in some of the boroughsbest parks and open spaces.
For more information visitwww.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisure or call 01276 707100.
Step out and Walk 4 Life in Surrey Heath
Chobham Place Woods The Easy Access Trail has now been improved and extended, with a new circular Nature Walk to discover. Accessible towheelchairs, pushchairs and visitors of all ages, come and enjoy this historic woodland off Valley End Road.
The grants are being awarded bySurrey Heath Borough Council whoinvited people to send in their ideasand bids for community projectsinspired by London 2012. Applications from seven schemeswere received, all of which weresuccessful in their bids:• Friends of Lakeside Primary
School have been granted £750to hold a one day arts andliterature exhibition and SchoolArts project.
• Surrey Heath Carers BowlingProject received £750 to host anevent for carers plus fortnightlybowling sessions for 16 carersover 40 weeks at CamberleyIndoor Bowling Club.
• Local disability groups have beengiven £750 to plant a fruit andvegetable bed in the shape of theOlympic rings plus themed fencedecoration.
• L&G Acrobatic Gymnastics Clubreceived £750 to host anacrobatic gymnastics show.
• Twelve borough schools willbenefit from £3,600 allocated forone-day sports and theatre basedworkshops run by educationcompany Eteach to educatechildren about the Olympic andParalympic Games.
• Arena Leisure Centre has beengranted £400 to hold summerexercise classes for people aged50 and above, at the outdoor gym
in Heatherside RecreationGround.
• A further £450 has been allocatedfor two sets of Boccia equipmentin the Arena Leisure Centre.Boccia is a Paralympic sport forpeople with disabilities.
Portfolio holder for arts and leisureCouncillor Craig Fennell said: “The2012 Celebration Fund provides agreat opportunity for Surrey Heathto join in the celebrations and bepart of this once in a lifetime event.It will also inspire more people toget out and be active, maintaininghealth and fitness, so I'm delightedthese grants have been madeavailable.”
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London 2012 inspiredprojects receive funding
The Olympic Road Race is comingto Surrey in July as part of theLondon 2012 Games; the men’srace on Saturday 28 July and thewomen’s on Sunday 29 July. Certainroads will be closed in London andSurrey to accommodate cyclists.
The riders will race round a coursethat starts and finishes on The Mallin central London, before headinginto Surrey. It will travel through thedistricts of Elmbridge, Woking,Guildford, Reigate and Banstead andMole Valley. The distance of themen’s race is 250km and thewomen's is 140km. Both will includelaps of Box Hill.
Road closures will be in place on
event days and are expected to alsoimpact on surrounding roads. For amap of the race route visitwww.gosurrey.info
Olympic Road Cycling Race Welcome the OlympicTorch and enjoy theentertainment
The Olympic Torch Relay willpass through Surrey, includingDorking and Godalming, onFriday 20 July before arriving inGuildford for a free celebrationevent in Stoke Park. The afternoon and eveningcelebration is the only one inSurrey and will include localentertainment, family activitiesand regional food and drink. To welcome the flame there willbe an exciting road show andcauldron lighting provided byLOCOG (London 2012Organising Committee of theOlympic and ParalympicGames) and their presentingpartners Coca Cola, LloydsTSB and Samsung.For the latest Olympicinformation and details of entryto the Guildford celebrationevent, please visitwww.gosurrey.info
Go SurreyFor more about what's happening in and around Surrey during theLondon 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games visit www.gosurrey.info Follow @GoSurreyLive on TwitterLike gosurrey on Facebook or call 0300 200 1018
Seven community projects in Surrey Heath will receive a specialgrant to fund events and schemes celebrating the London 2012Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Surrey YouthGames 2012
leisure
Coaching sessions will take place atvarious venues across the boroughbefore the Games are held onSaturday 16 and Sunday 17 June atSurrey Sports Park in Guildford.
The event will see nearly 2000participants from the county’s 11boroughs and districts competing,with the Surrey Heath squaddetermined to build on its impressivemedal haul of six gold, three silverand two bronze from 2011.
Sports on offer include badminton,basketball, boxing, girls cricket, girlsfootball, hockey, judo, netball, rugby,
swimming and tennis.
Sports Development Officer at SurreyHeath Borough Council, GaryClifford, who is co-coordinating theSurrey Heath squad, said: “TheGames gives so many young peoplethe opportunity to try sports for thefirst time in a pressure free andenjoyable environment where thefocus is on long term participation asopposed to win at all costs”
“Through the games young peoplewill learn new skills or enhanceexisting ones, increase self-esteem,build lasting friendships, develop asense of pride from representing theirborough and experience competingin front of hundreds of spectators.”
Young people interested in takingpart should register online atwww.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisure/sygwhere they can find furtherinformation on training days, timesand venues. Alternatively please call01276 707272 or [email protected]
Surrey Heath is providing free coaching sessions for youngpeople in no less than 13 different sports. Those gettinginvolved will then have the chance to be selected to representSurrey Heath at the Surrey Youth Games, the county’s largestannual youth sports festival.
New sports clubs for young people
How wouldyou spend anextra £200?
Surrey Heat Basketball providesopportunities for boys and girls aged11 to 16 to be coached by ex-professional players and competein the Central Venue League orNational League Fixtures atLightwater Leisure Centre. Coachesfrom Surrey Heat are now offeringpay and play sessions at the ArenaLeisure Centre every Tuesday from5.30–6.30pm (8 – 10 years old) and6.30–7.30pm (11 – 14 years old). Formore information on Surrey Heat or
the pay and play sessions, emailLekan Popoola [email protected]
Camberley Girls Football Clubprovides opportunities for girls inYears 3 to 6 of all abilities to train andplay in a friendly and welcomingenvironment. The coaching isdelivered by FA Level 3 Coachesevery Friday evening 6 – 7pm atFarnborough Sixth Form College.The girls played their first friendly
against Mole Valley FC recentlywhere they showed great potential bycoming away with two wins from thethree games. The girls are preparingto join a league in September andare on the lookout for new players. Ifyour daughter would be interested inplaying football in a girl’s only teamplease contact Dave Bolton on 0781 405 2317, [email protected] or visitwww.camberleyboysfc.co.uk
Paying your Council Tax byDirect Debit not only saves youtime and money but keeps thecouncil’s costs down too.
Over 70% of Surrey Heathresidents currently pay theirCouncil Tax by Direct Debit, butwith your help we can improveon this.
If you don’t currently pay byDirect Debit but switch by 13 April 2012 you will beincluded in a prize draw to win£50, £100 or £200.
If you already pay by DirectDebit you will also be includedin the draw.
Make the change by calling01276 707176 and have yourcouncil tax bill and bank detailsto hand.
Winners will be notified by 21 May 2012.
More activities are available for young people through two new local clubs.
During the last year, their commitmentto recycling garden waste saw almost1,500 tonnes of clippings, prunings
and other green waste collectedfor recycling into compost.
This represented aroundeight per cent ofhousehold waste that wasreused, recycled orcomposted in theborough.
Aside from landfilldiversion, other important
environmental benefits from the GreenWaste Club include reducing vehicleuse and fuel for collecting andtransporting waste to landfill sites.
Recycling garden waste is helpingcombat global warming as greenwaste sent to landfill producesgreenhouse gases like carbon dioxide(CO2) and methane.
Since the Green Waste Club beganaround 3,200 tonnes of green wastehas been recycled, saving over 830tonnes of CO2.
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Green-minded gardenershelp recycling successSurrey Heath’s exceptional recycling performance makes it the thirdbest-performing local authority in England. In the year April 2010 toMarch 2011, the council’s reuse, recycling and composting rate was64.73%, just fractions behind the top two. That means nearly two thirdsof all locally-produced household waste is diverted from expensivelandfill – and Surrey Heath’s green-minded members of its popularGreen Waste Club played a valuable part in helping achieve thisaward-winning rate…
The Surrey Reuse Network offers awide range of good quality items ataffordable prices. Made up of a groupof six charities, the network aims tofind new homes for donated furnitureand kitchen appliances, as well asoffering training and employmentopportunities and helping localfamilies in need.
Buying reusable furniture and kitchenappliances is great value, good forthe environment and you might justfind a hidden treasure. You’ll findeverything you need to make a
house a home - you could pick upantique style armchairs for £60, a 4-piece table and chairs for £70, asideboard for £30 and a tall lamp for £5.
Whether you buy or donate goodsyou will be making green savings –buying reusable items saves themfrom going to landfill, which is bothfinancially and environmentally costly.
To find your nearest reuse showroomcall 0800 082 0180 or visitwww.surreyreusenetwork.org.uk
Give your home an affordable makeoverWhen you’re buying new furniture and products for your home, have youever thought about visiting a reuse organisation?
If you’d like to play a part in this continuing success by joining Surrey Heath’s Green Waste Club, visit www.surreyheath.gov.uk/greenwasteclub for more information.
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In Surrey Heath thereis no legislation thatprevents peoplehaving bonfires,however it isimportant to beconsiderate to your neighbours.The followinginformation willhelp to reduce the effects ofsmoke onneighbouringproperties.
• Burn only drymaterial - this limitsthe risk of smoke nuisance
• Avoid windy days and do not light afire in unsuitable weather conditions- smoke hangs in the air on damp,still days and in the evening
• Never burn when the wind will carrysmoke over roads or other people’sproperty. You could be liable forinjury or damage caused
• Avoid burning at weekends and onbank holidays when yourneighbours have a right to enjoytheir gardens.
If the smoke from a bonfire is causing a nuisance then we may take action. A nuisance is causedwhen smoke detracts from peopleenjoying their gardens, prevents themopening windows or hanging outwashing, or obscures visibility in thearea or on roads.
If a complaint is made in relation tobonfire smoke, action may be taken.This can range from officers resolvingthe problem informally, through toissuing an abatement notice which ifnot complied with could lead to a fineof up to £5000.
Fire can spread to fencesor buildings and scorchtrees and plants. So it isimportant that you do not
use petrol or oil to light a fire and thatyou never leave a fire unattended orleave it to smoulder.
There are some items that shouldnever be burnt because they cancreate harmful fumes such as:
• rubber tyres• carpets• household plastics • paint • painted materials• foam
Always ensure that you have awater supply available toextinguish the fire if necessary.
It is preferred that people do not have bonfires.
A large amount of the material burnton bonfires can be recycled. A rangeof alternatives are available:
DIY waste
If you have carpets, paint or otherhousehold DIY waste, these itemsshould be taken to your localCommunity Recycling Centre.
Garden waste
When it comes to your garden waste,there are several options;
• Recycle it at your local CommunityRecycling Centre.
• Composting. Go towww.surreyheath.gov.uk/environment/composting
• Recycled via the Green Waste Club.
www.greenwasteclub.co.ukor 0800 389 0724
Recycling has a positive impact on those around you and on the environment.
Garden BonfiresA garden bonfire might seem like a good way of getting rid of rubbish andgarden waste. However, it can sometimes cause a nuisance when smokestops people enjoying their gardens or obscures visibility.
Think about when and
where you light a fire
Take care
Alternatives
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Did you know the Council’sdedicated Greenspace teammaintain over 30 parks and openspaces for people to enjoy?
Why not make the most of them as aplace to relax, socialise with friendsand family or to keep fit.
Across the borough there are sportspitches, woodland, easy access trailsand over 25 play areas to keepyoungsters entertained.
As well as recreation groundsincluding ones at Mychett, Old Deanand Heatherside, the two biggestparks in the borough are LightwaterCounty Park and the award winningFrimley Lodge Park.
This 24 hectare site has beenawarded a prestigious Green FlagAward for 11 consecutive years and attracts a large number ofvisitors. There’s lots of open space,picnic areas, a café, two children'splaygrounds, a trim trail and aminiature railway. There are alsofootball and cricket pitches, and a pitch and putt course available to hire.
There’s always something goingon at the park including:
• Canal Dipping and Mini-BeastHunt, Tuesday 3 April, Thursday 12 April, Thursday 7 June and Tuesday 24 July, 10am. £2 perchild (each accompanying adult free).
• Family Bike Ride, Sunday 13 May,10am to 12noon. Cost - FREE
• Bat Walk, Join a Ranger andsearch for bats along the Basingstoke Canal. Tuesday 10 July, 8.30-10pm. Cost - FREE
Lightwater Country Park on the edge of Lightwater Villageextends to 59 hectares. It has apopular adventure playground,walking trails and picnic areas. TheHeathland Visitor Centre is open onactivity days and for school trips.
The Country Park is predominatelyheathland habitat, but there are also ponds, woodland, shrubs andlowland bog offering an opportunity tosee a wide variety of wildlife.
Forthcoming events include:
• The Lightwater Great EasterChick Hunt, Tuesday 3 andWednesday 4 April, 11am to3.30pm. Cost is £4 per child (withone accompanying adult free) or £4per adult visiting the farm withoutchildren.
• Lightwater Birdwatch, Sunday 20 May, Meet at 10am at theHeathland Visitors Centre. Sorry nodogs. Cost – FREE.
• Dusk Discoveries on the Heath,29 and 31 May, 4, 6, 19, 21 and 23 June. Meet at 9pm at theHeathland Visitors Centre. Cost – FREE.
Call 01276 707338 for moreinformation about any of theseevents. To see the full list of leisureevents and walks happening acrossSurrey Heath this spring/summer goto: www.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisure
Frimley Lodge Park
Lightwater Country Park
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Camberley resident and councilemployee Karen Loy who attendedlast year’s show with her family andtwo rather excited Wheaten Terriers,shares her experience:
“When we arrived at the park about11am, the show was alreadyunderway and well attended. Parkingwasn’t a problem as there werehelpers directing you to where to parkand having a separate exit away fromthe entrance eased any congestion.Entry was free!
It was lovely to see so many familiesout and about and, as a dog lover,such a variety of dog breeds enjoyingplenty of attention from passers by.There were a number of fun activities
you could do with your four-leggedfriends and I decided to enter theagility course with both of mine for thefirst time ever. Unfortunately, much tothe amusement of on-lookers, I had tocrawl through the tunnel myself to geteither of my dogs to attempt it!
After using up energy on the agilitycourse, I was more than ready for abite to eat and amongst the manyfood options available, I plumped forthe hog roast which was delicious,and thoroughly enjoyed whilst listeningto live music played by the CamberleyYouth Wind Orchestra.
We continued round the many stalls atthe show, impressed by volunteersfrom a number of worthy charitablecauses trying to find fun ways ofraising much needed funds. Afterhaving a go on nearly all the tombola’swith my Tombola-loving mum, I foundmyself attracted to one particularcharity Home Start, which supportsfamilies with young children, and aftertalking to one of the Home Startvolunteers, I took away an applicationform to consider becoming avolunteer. Based on the informationfrom the Show, I pursued myapplication, attended a one day a
week training course over 8 weeks,and I am now fully qualified as avolunteer.
All in all, the mix of arts, crafts, plants,charities, music, displays, businessand community stalls, classic cars,Surrey Air Ambulance and bothnovelty and pedigree dog classes,together with children’s activities suchas the mega slide and the miniaturerailway made this a very enjoyableday out.”
Last year’s show raised £8000 andthe funds were distributed to 13 local groups.
Don’t miss out on this year’s showwhich will include exciting exerciseand sporting activities with the BritishHeart Foundation, a CruseBereavement and British HeartFoundation sponsored walk, theSurrey Heath Children’s Centre RuralBus and a widerrange ofclassic carson display.
Something for all at the Surrey Heath Show!This year’s show is being held on Saturday 5 May and promises to be another fun-packed community event.
Saturday 5 May 2012 10am – 4pm Frimley Lodge Park www.surreyheathshow.org
Admission – FREE
If you’re planning anoutdoor event, meetingor gathering, considerusing Frimley LodgePark.Five new brick-builtbarbeques in the parkare available to hirefor events of up to 30
people. They can be booked fromSaturday 31 March through to Sunday 28 October
2012, at £30 per barbeque for the day. For larger events, also offered for hire is a gasbarbeque set in a more secluded area of the parkwith picnic tables and seating. This makes an ideallocation for your company, community or familygathering, with the cost of hire starting from £200.For details and to discuss your requirements further, please contact the Greenspace Team on01276 707338 or [email protected]
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Meals on Wheels
The Meals on Wheels serviceoperates 365 days a year andprovides hot meals delivered toresidents daily at lunchtime. Some45,000 meals per year are deliveredby the council’s dedicated Meals onWheels drivers.
“Helpline” alarm
The helpline is an emergency alarmunit which is currently available free ofcharge for 12 weeks to anybody whohas recently been in hospital. It islinked to a control centre operated 24hours every day by trained staff.
The Community Services team havestrong links with Frimley Park Hospitalteams and work closely with themwhen older and vulnerable people aredue to leave hospital to return to theirown homes.
Helpline Officer Aline Poulter said"Vulnerable people can sometimesneed reassurance when they comeout of hospital, particularly if they hadbeen admitted due to a fall, or if theyhad a major operation. When theyreturn home they can have the alarmand pendant free of charge for 12
weeks, to help them feel saferand more confident movingaround their home."
The team also offer specialisedequipmentincludingsensors thatalert theresident as areminder to lock their doorat night, medicationprompting reminders and units thatalert family or emergency services ifthe family member has not returned totheir chair or bed after a pre-definedperiod.
Home Improvement Agency
Community Services has recentlybeen enhanced by the incorporation ofthe Home Improvement Agencypartnership between Surrey Heath andWoking borough councils, as well as acloser working relationship withCamberley Care and theirHandyperson service. This means thatthe Community Services team canoffer advice, practical support andsignposting for sources of funding tovulnerable people on low income, whorequire adaptations such as installation
of stairlifts or bathroom alterations inorder to remain safe and independentin their homes.
A dedicated Home ImprovementAgency Case Worker has joined theteam, so that when assessing anindividual’s needs, the whole range ofservices can be considered anddiscussed with the resident.
Team Manager Steve Ekercommented: "We can now take amuch more person centred approachwith individuals, to see what theirneeds are and how we might be ableto support them. For example if weare looking with the resident at howthey might adapt their bathroom, at thesame time we can now also
recommend and installappropriate Telecareequipment such as apendant alarm orsensors. We wouldalso discuss whetherthey would like to visitour centre for olderpeople or receiveMeals on Wheels.
"As far as we know,this is the first Council in
this part of the country that offers a‘one stop shop’ where homeimprovement services are combinedwith other older people’s services suchas Telecare and Meals on Wheels."
Community portfolio holder CllrVivienne Chapman said: "I amdelighted that the council continues tooffer this support, which may make allthe difference between someone beingable to stay independent in their ownhome environment or having toconsider alternative options such asresidential care. We will continuelooking at ways of delivering goodquality, value for money support toresidents of the borough."
Community Services supportingolder and vulnerable residentsThe council’s Community Services team provide a range of support services for older and vulnerableresidents in the borough. These include the Windle Valley Centre for older people in Bagshot, Meals onWheels and Helpline services.
For more information onCommunity Services, call 01276 707660.
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economic development
The meeting, which is held twice ayear at The Camberley Theatre,invites Surrey Heath businesses to sitdown for breakfast and network withone another, whilst finding out newinformation and listening to guestspeakers.
The key note speaker was recentlyelected Leader of Surrey CountyCouncil, Councillor David Hodge. Hetalked about his commitment toimproving Surrey’s transportinfrastructure. He also stressed the
importance of all 12 Surrey councils(county, borough and district) workingtogether with local businesses todrive economic development.
Also speaking was Geoff French,Chairman of the Enterprise M3 LocalEnterprise Partnership (LEP). Heexplained that this LEP had been setup to bring the public and privatesectors closer together, as well ashighlighting the M3 Enterprise visionto be one of the premier locations inthe country for enterprise and
economic growth. The Enterprise M3Local Enterprise Partnership is apublic/private partnership covering 14district areas over Surrey andHampshire, set up to support andsustain economic growth at a locallevel. More information is availableon: www.enterprisem3.org.uk
The presentations were followed by alively question and answer sessionwhich gave delegates the opportunityto quiz the speakers.
Leader of Surrey Heath BoroughCouncil, Councillor Moira Gibsonsaid: “Once again it has been asuccessful Business Breakfast. Theevent went very well and thedelegates I spoke to afterwardsfound it useful.
“Teamwork was very much at theforefront of the meeting. I waspleased Geoff French was able toinform people of the importance ofthe Enterprise M3 LEP; similarlyCouncillor Hodge's speech reiteratedthe importance of how the countycouncil works with its boroughs anddistricts.”
The next meeting will take place at The Camberley Theatre on Friday September 28 2012 andbusinesses interested in attending or exhibiting should visit:www.surreyheath.gov.uk/business
Residents living on the Old Dean estate who wouldlike to learn skills and get support in finding a job arebeing offered a free and informal advice service.
Supported by Surrey Heath Borough Council, PineRidge Children’s Centre and other partnerorganisations, Job Club is open to anyone in the OldDean area looking for work, training or volunteeringopportunities. It will offer professional and practicalhelp at no cost, including advice on preparing a CV,confidence building and interview skills.
The club meets on Tuesdays from 22 May to 26
June (excluding the bank holiday on 5 June) atLorraine Infant School from 12.45 to 2.45pm.Additional support is available following the course.
Places are limited and it is advised to book inadvance by calling Pine Ridge Children’s Centre on 01276 401605 oremail: [email protected]
The Job Club partners include Sure Start Children’s Centres, Surrey County Council, OldDean Community Group and Surrey LifelongLearning Partnership.
Local businesses talk transport and teamwork Representatives from over 80 local businesses joined council officers and councillors atSurrey Heath Borough Council's Business Breakfast event on Friday 24 February.
Job club comes to Old Dean
community
Started in 1976, it is run entirely byvolunteers, and was originallyintended to serve the in-patientsduring limited broadcast hours –mostly weekday evenings and a bitlonger at the weekends.
In recent years, a number ofdevelopments have taken place, sothat the station now broadcasts 24hours a day; its output is alsoavailable via loudspeakers in theceiling in some of the public areas ofthe hospital. There are plans to
extend the
coverage further with more in-ceiling speakers and via thehospital intranet, so that staff canalso hear it.
Unsurprisingly known as RadioFrimley Park, the station puts out amixture of programming, includingpop (both past and present,) easylistening, country, classical and soul,
as well as a Saturday SportsShow and a couple of quizprogrammes each week. All this,plus dedications and requestscollected from the patients bythe station’s dedicated team ofward visitors going round the
hospital and chatting to them.
The station is not funded by theNHS, so it raises money to supportits work through events such asdog-shows, school fetes, fireworkdisplays and village shows, byproviding public address facilities fora fee.
There is always a call for newvolunteers, so if you have a few hours to spare each week andthink it might be something youwould like to do, contact the stationdirectly either on 01276 604177 (beready to leave a message), or writeto [email protected] information about the stationis on their website atwww.radiofrimleypark.co.uk
At the inaugural meeting in January,organisers had expected a maximumof 30 women to attend but instead,over 160 turned up! Subsequentmeetings have now been relocated tothe larger Ian Goodchild CommunitySpace to accommodate everyone.Those attending ranged from ages28 to 78.Although there are WI branches innearby Lightwater, Windlesham andHeatherside, this is the first inCamberley for many years. LizHughes, founder of the CamberleyWI branch said: “I was staggered bythe reaction. It seems Camberley’smodern woman was just waiting forthis to happen.”Liz’s aim is to create a modern,
21st century WI that is attractive toyounger members, although stillwelcoming women of all ages. Themeetings are being held in theevening to be accessible to thosewho work, and include a mix of demonstrations, talks and the chance
to try out new skills andactivities. It is an ideal opportunityto socialise, make new friends andhave fun!
Future meetings will be at the IanGoodchild Community Space inCamberley on the secondWednesday of the month. Anyoneinterested in joining the CamberleyWI needs to first contact Liz Hugheson 01276 28354 or [email protected] in order to addtheir name to the waiting list.
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Radio Frimley Park
A new Women’s Institute in Camberley has already seen its membership reach full capacity and is now having to operate a waiting list to join.
WI Comes To Camberley!
Did you know there is a radio station inside Frimley Park Hospital?
leisure
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A junior activity at the Arena Leisure Centre in Camberley is a great wayfor young people to keep active, have fun and meet new friends. TheArena is now offering a range of sessions not to be missed!
For the under 5s there’s CreepyCrawlies involving soft play andtrampolining, or being creative inKatapilla Krafts themed arts andcrafts sessions.
Eleven to 15 year olds can choosefrom activities including JuniorZumba, Studio Cycling, Circuits orBoot Camp.
There’s also after-school sportscourses for all ages offering theopportunity to learn and develop anew pursuit, from musical theatre tomini golf, and football coaching tostreet dance.
To celebrate the launch of the junioractivities, the Arena Leisure Centreis offering a free complimentarysession. Choose from:
Musical Theatre7-10 years Thursday
4.00pm-4.45pm
11-14 years Thursday4.45pm-5.30pm
Junior Zumba8-11 years Tuesday
4.15pm-5.00pm
Creepy Crawlies Under 5’sChoose from a selection of days ×
Katapilla KraftsUnder 5’s Thursday
9.30am-10.30am
Junior Studio Cycling11-15 years Sunday
11.00am-11.30am
From 21 Aprilto 30 June,Surrey HeathMuseum ishosting NepaliConnections,an exhibition
focusing on the local Nepalesecommunity and culture. Provided through the Heritage LotteryFund, the exhibition featuresphotographs and film footage ofNepal, a model comparing thelandscape of Surrey Heath andNepal, a part recreated mountain hut,plus much more. Various events are planned such asa traditional Nepalese dance andfood day, Mosaic workshops andtalks by two local Nepalese charities. Come along to one of the planned
events below or visit the museum onKnoll Road, Camberley which is openWednesday to Saturday, 11am to5pm. Admission is free.Saturday 21 April, 11am to 2pmTraditional Nepalese craft and foodTuesday 1 May, 10.30 to 12pm Nepalese Fun - free activities for theunder 5sSaturday 12 May, 10am to 3pm Adult Mosaic Workshop, cost £12.50Thursday 31 May, 7.30pm Lecture, ‘The Work of the GurkhaWelfare Trust’ by the Director,Colonel William Shuttlewood OBE.Cost £3, all proceeds go to the Trust.Thursday 7 June, 10am to 12pmand 2pm to 4pmChildren’s Workshop, ‘Make yourown Mosaic House Number’
Wednesday 27 June, 7.30pm Lecture, ‘The Work of the EstherBenjamin’s Trust’ by CharlesKendrick’. Cost £3, all proceeds fromthe lecture going to the Trust. Except for Saturday April 21, allevents will be held at the Ian GoodChild Centre, please book tickets inadvance from the museum.
Free junior session at theArena Leisure Centre
To claim your free session, please email your name,child’s name and age, telephone number and chosensession to [email protected]
For further information on junior activities, contact theArena Leisure Centre on 01276 417111 or visitwww.arenaleisurecentre.co.uk
FREEJuniorSession
Nepali Connections
Bristow Infant and Nursery School,Camberley Infant and NurserySchool and The Watchetts JuniorSchool are to be amalgamatedinto an all through primary schoolfrom September 2012 with a newname and a new uniform. All the staff and present sites willremain and there will be anExecutive Head in charge of thenew school. Chair of the AmalgamationCommittee David Leeper said:"The aim is that by bringing thebest practice of all three schoolstogether, a better learningexperience for all our children willbe created as well as more, muchneeded, high standard primaryschool places."
Amalgamationof three localschools
For more about Surrey HeathMuseum visitwww.surreyheath.gov.uk/museumSurrey Heath Museum is locatedon Knoll Road, Camberley and isopen Wednesday to Saturday,11am to 5pm. Admission is FREE
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There’s plenty to see with thefamily, with sing-along fun fromThe Wheels On The Bus, andadventures on the high seas withThe Chuckle Brothers.
If you prefer something a littlemore retro, the Brotherhood of Manwill take you on a hilarious, rompthrough the music of the 1970s.
Acclaimed folk singer Maddy Priorwill be in concert with Giles Lewinand Hannah James, while RichardDigance will be opening up histreasure-chest of rhymes, storiesand songs. Plus, musical icons NeilSedaka, Barry Manilow, Billy Joeland Elton John will be celebratedin the tribute show They Wrote TheSongs That Made The WholeWorld Sing!
Easter Stars, the popular four daytheatre workshop, also returns andlocal amateur society CAMUS willbe performing classical familymusical Annie.
Strictly Come Dancing starsKatya Virshilas and Pasha Kovalevtake to the stage in a stunningdisplay of dance, while buddingballerinas will want to see TheSleeping Beauty from BalletTheatre UK. Or get your skates on and book for the ice spectacularthat is Magical Extravaganza on Ice.
TV presenter Nick Baker, fromBBC’s The Really Wild Show willentertain with the weird andwonderful, and the Comedy Clubreturns with some of the hottest
names on the comedy circuit.
Tickets for all shows can bepurchased from the BoxOffice on 01276 707600 oronline at
www.camberleytheatre.biz
A new season of entertainment at The Camberley Theatrepromises some big names and fun for everyone this spring.
What’s on at The Camberley Theatre
At a glance… Wednesday 4 April, 11.00am & 1.00pmThe Wheels on The Bus
Friday 6 April, 7.30pmAn Evening Of Dance - withStars of BBC TV’s Strictly ComeDancing: Katya Virshilas andPasha Kovalev
Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 April, 10am to 4pmEaster Stars
Tuesday 10 April, 7.30pmMaddy Prior in Concert with GilesLewin And Hannah James
Wednesday 11 April, 7.30pmRichard Digance
Thursday 12 April, 7.30pmWeird Creatures: A Show withExpert Wildlife Presenter andNaturalist Nick Baker
Friday 13 April, 8.30pm (bar opens 7pm)Comedy Club
Saturday 14 April, 7.30pmThey Wrote The Songs ThatMade The Whole World Sing!
Sunday 15 April, 4pmThe Grand Order of LadyRatlings
Tuesday 17 April, 7.30pmFriends Quiz Night -With Quiz Master Rory McAllister
Wednesday 18 April, 7.30pmBallet Theatre UK The Sleeping Beauty
Saturday 21 April, 7.30pmThe Seventies Story StarringBrotherhood of Man
Tuesday 24 - Sat 28 April, 7.45pmSaturday Matinee 2.30pmAnnie The Musical (Camus)
Sunday 29 April, 2pm & 5pmThe Chuckle Brothers
Thursday 3 May, 7.30pmMagical Extravaganza on Ice
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Disability Initiativeimproves livesIn Surrey Heath, vulnerable adults living with a long-term healthcondition or a disability can seek support from an established charityat a purpose-built resource centre based in the heart of Camberley.
Disability Initiative (DI) supportsindividuals with physical disabilitiesand long-term health conditionsincluding stroke, brain injury, cerebralpalsy, multiple sclerosis andmuscular dystrophy.
The charity can help individualsachieve and experience things theymay never thought possible:
Social & Creative - from makingnew friends and socialising, tomaking ceramics in pottery
Mobility, Health & Wellbeing - fromstretching and relaxation in yoga, topersonal fitness
Educational - from learning how touse a computer, to becomingaccomplished in digital photography
Independent Living Skills - from
basic budgeting and shopping tomeal preparation
Community Access - from visits tothe local community, to shopping inLondon
Vocational Skills - from personaldevelopment and confidence buildingto finding appropriate voluntary work.
Clients can attend a wide range ofinnovative and exciting activities withthe reassurance that, if needed, theywill be supported throughout the dayenabling them to participate asindependently as possible, as well as receive assistance with personalcare needs.
If you want to find out more about DI you can call 01276 676302 or visitwww.disabilityinitiative.org.uk
The council’s website has undergone a design transformation that not only shows a vibrant new lookbut contains some exciting new features.
The homepage now has a menudedicated for users to interact with the council through online servicessuch as paying, reporting, asking and applying.
There’s also a redesigned Top Tasks
section on the homepage, giving quickaccess to the popular things residentsand businesses do on the website,including paying their council tax andviewing planning applications.
Following the results of the council’slast online consultation, the websitehas been improved to enable users toaccess the main content areas from atop menu on all pages, as well as theside menu on the homepage.
In addition, the Search box now has an auto complete search resultfacility, giving the option to choosefrom a drop down list of predictedsearch results.
My Surrey HeathMy Surrey Heath is an interactivemapping service that enables you toenter your postcode and seeinformation relating to you such asyour local councillors, council taxband, polling station location,
recycling centres nearby, any planningapplications within 250m from yourhome and much more.
Recently even more information hasbeen added to this useful online tool,giving access to more local data thatincludes:
• Thermal Survey data on your home- which provides visual and textualdetails of heat loss from roofs,building age and building type.
• Community halls and venues
• Neighbourhood statistics
• Local police and crime info
• Food Hygiene Ratings of localrestaurants
We hope you find the new look easier to use and welcome yourcomments or suggestions. Pleaseemail any feedback you may have [email protected] orcall 01276 707362.
Residents are now able to get free support andsignposting to help them stay independent and activefor longer.
Information is available onfinancial matters, healthconditions and leisure andsocial activities. Support isalso available for friends or relatives who are in a caring role.
Visitsurreyinformationpoint.org.ukfor reliable care, communityand health information or callthe Adult Social Care Helplineon 0300 200 1005.
Get themost outof life
Fresh new look for www.surreyheath.gov.uk
Preparations for this year’sChobham Carnival on Monday 7 May are well under way. Underthe theme Olympic Nations of theWorld, the procession led by SurreyPipe Band starts from Burrow Hill at11.30am before going through thevillage to the recreation ground.
A day of entertainment will thenfeature camels racing in a 100msprint, The Mighty Smith StrongmanShow, as well as traditionalfavourites such as Punch and Judyshows and Maypole dancing.
More info, stall and processionforms are available fromwww.chobhamcarnival.co.uk or call
01276 24738 (stalls) or 01276 858170 (procession).
A May Ball to raise additional fundstowards The Carnival Association'scharity work within the village takesplace on Saturday 5 May in the Village Hall. The black tie event includes live music, dinner, a raffle and an auction with top prizes. Tickets cost £30 per person.
Featuring Shire Horse drawn drays,together with vintage tractors,Windlesham Dray Ride will takeplace on Sunday 1 April around thevillage, starting at The Bee, Public
House at 12.30pm. All fundsraised to be donated to children withspecial needs in the Surrey HeathBorough. For further informationplease call 01276 473600.
This family fun day on Saturday 23 June includes activities andentertainment for all ages.
The procession, led by a marchingband, leaves Fellow Green at12:30pm and arrives on therecreation ground at about 1pm.The groups participating in theprocession are then judged and thefete officially declared open by alocal celebrity.
The fete traditionally comes to aclose at about 5pm, concluding withthe much loved and exciting Tug ofWar competition.
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Chobham Carnival
Happy Birthday to Chobham
First Tuesday Breakfasts
West End Fete
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Just a year ago Chobham residentChris Ragg initiated a monthlybusiness breakfast which has beengrowing ever since.
The First Tuesday Breakfast is anon-political, not-for-profit, monthlygathering resulting in improvedcommunication across the village sofewer opportunities for businessprogress are missed.
Chris said: “With the continuing
uncertainties in the wider world it is more important than ever thatwe make the best possible use ofthe skills, knowledge, capabilitiesand opportunities that we havewithin easy reach. Building rapport and trust is the key tomaking this happen.”
The First Tuesday Breakfast is opento anyone involved in a businesshowever large or small, run from orfor Chobham and also to anymember of the communityinterested in self-employment orconsidering what they might do after
their present employment ends.
Each breakfast tackles a timely topic with many ideas shared and isguaranteed to finish by 9am. Freeparking is available and fulldirections are sent with bookingacknowledgments.
Forthcoming breakfastsFuture events take place from 7.15to 9am, on 3 April, 1 May, 12 June, 7 July. Booking ahead is essential.Full details from Chris Ragg on01276 857191 or via [email protected]
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Customer Contact [email protected]: 01276 707100 (this is a 24 hour line)Opening Times:Monday to Thursday 8.30am to5.30pm; Friday 8.30am to 5pm
Arts and [email protected]: 01276 707338www.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisure
[email protected]: 01276 707121Benefit fraud hotline: 01276 707372www.surreyheath.gov.uk/ctbenefits/benefits
Car [email protected]: 01276 707152www.surreyheath.gov.uk/transport/carparking
Camberley [email protected]: 01276 707600www.camberleytheatre.biz
Community Services
Windle Valley CentrePark Street, BagshotPhone: 01276 [email protected]/community/communityservices
Community Transport (Dial-a-Ride)[email protected]: 01276 707655
Meals on Wheels [email protected]: 01276 707651
Community Alarm [email protected]: 01276 707659 or 707660
Community [email protected]: 01276 707338www.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisure/communitycentres
Council [email protected]: 01276 707176Please ensure that you have yourCouncil Tax Account Number when you call.www.surreyheath.gov.uk/ctbenefits/counciltax
Dog [email protected]: 01276 707390www.surreyheath.gov.uk/environment/dogwarden
Elections and Electoral [email protected]: 01276 707165www.surreyheath.gov.uk/council/electoralinformation
[email protected]: 01276 707100www.surreyheath.gov.uk/environment/floodingdrainage
Food [email protected]: 01276 707330www.surreyheath.gov.uk/environment/foodsafety
[email protected]: 01276 707338www.surreyheath.gov.uk/leisure/parksandrecreationareas
Health and [email protected]: 01276 707330www.surreyheath.gov.uk/environment/healthsafety
Housing [email protected]: 01276 707127www.surreyheath.gov.uk/housing
Leisure and Recreation [email protected]: 01276 707338
Arena Leisure CentreGrand Avenue, CamberleyPhone: 01276 [email protected] www.arenaleisurecentre.co.uk
Lightwater Leisure Centre Lightwater Country Park,The Avenue, LightwaterPhone: 01276 472662 [email protected]/index.php/clubs/lightwater-leisure-centre
Noise [email protected]: 01276 707330www.surreyheath.gov.uk/environment/pollution
Planning [email protected]: 01276 707222www.surreyheath.gov.uk/planning
Surrey Heath [email protected] 01276 707284www.surreyheath.gov.uk/museum
Street [email protected]: 01276 707100www.surreyheath.gov.uk/environment/streetcleansing
Waste and [email protected]: 01276 707690www.surreyheath.gov.uk/environment/wastecollection
Surrey County CouncilPhone: 03456 009 009www.surreycc.gov.uk
Parish Councils
Bisley Parish Council 194 Guildford RoadBisley, WokingPhone: 01483 480172Email: [email protected]
Chobham Parish Council:Recreation GroundStation Road, ChobhamPhone: 01276 856633Email: [email protected]
West End Parish Council:Benner LaneWest End, WokingTel: 01276 855361Email: [email protected]
Windlesham Parish CouncilThe Avenue, Lightwater Phone: 01276 471675Email: [email protected]
A-Z of local services
